october numbers come out on november 2nd, four days before the election. in washington, doug luzader, fox news. >>> another big story developing today. health officials warn thousands more people could be at risk of getting a deadly form of meningitis. it's already included five lives. >> it stems from steroid shots manufactured at a company that is not subjected to fda regulations. wisdom martin is here instudio again with more on this one. dangerous stuff. >> very dangerous and scary. here is why, the products made at the compounding pharmacies contribute $3 billion a year. now the government is taking firm action. >> reporter: a tainted steroid solution is believed to have originated from the new england compounding center in massachusetts. >> 35 cases in six states. tragically, five have resulted in death. >> reporter: the fda is urging doctors not to use any products from the center. the cdc is working to inform those that may be at risk. >> we want to stay ahead of the curve and make sure we're proactive. >> reporter: richard jenkins may have been ex